1. Hardin Valley (15-2) — The Hawks sit a top District 4-AAA at 7-0. Hardin Valley averages a respectable 56 points but has topped 70 in two of its last three games. Its two losses came to East Hamilton and Jefferson County.

2. Morristown West (11-1) — The Trojans have only played 12 games but loaded up in the district and lead District 2-AAA at 5-0. Their only loss came to Oak Ridge. Morristown West has allowed 42 points a game and three times held opponents to 32 or fewer.

3. Maryville (15-2) — Both of the Rebels' losses have come in District 4-AAA: to Bearden 59-33 and William Blount 47-41. Maryville won its Christmas tournament with wins over Anderson County, Campbell County and Science Hill.

4. Oak Ridge (11-4) — The Wildcats are tied atop District 3-AAA with a 5-0 record. They lost to Bradley Central in the championship of Greeneville's holiday tournament. Oak Ridge scored 100 points against Karns and averages 57.9 per game.

4. McMinn Co. (10-3) — The Cherokees are playing a strong offense, averaging 61.6 points, and have topped 70 in four games. McMinn County is tied for second in District 5-AAA.

5. William Blount (12-5) -— The Governors are second in District 4-AAA behind Hardin Valley with a 5-1 record, the one loss coming at the Hawks' hands 54-47.

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Bearden's Emma Stone (33) passes the ball to Shekinah McLaughlin (20) during a basketball game between Farragut and Bearden at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, December 8, 2017.(Photo: Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel)

6. Bearden (11-6) — Three of the Bulldogs' losses came in District 4-AAA (Farragut, Hardin Valley and William Blount). Bearden is averaging 58.4 points per game.

7. Morristown East (12-6) — The Hurricanes are second in District 2-AAA at 5-1, having lost to Morristown West. Morristown East averages 53.6 points a game.

8. Northview Academy (15-1) — The Cougars are tied with Carter atop District 3-AA and the two haven't played yet. Northview is playing one of the state's tightest defenses, allowing only 33.6 points per game.

9. Carter (11-1) — The Hornets are tied with Northview Academy atop District 3-AA. Carter's only loss came to AAA Powell. The Hornets are outscoring opponents 67.6-40.

10. Grainger (12-3) — The Grizzlies have only played five games within 10 points, including all three of their losses. Grainger is 3-2 in District 2-AA and sits at third.